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Andrea S:
So...though I am going to school in Montana, I will be returning home to SW Chicago over the summer. Hopefully, it will be with a nice Plains-style shortbow that I am making with the gracious and generous help of Walt (Slivershooter). Now, I will be living in a small south-side 1br apartment with my guy, and our "backyard" is a patio just big enough to fit a Weber grill on, I hope (summer without barbecue is a tragedy beyond tragedies). Now, near my work and where my parents live, there is an archery range/shop. I've been in there once before, and it's chock full of wheelie-dealie bows and other intimidating newage materials. But it's pretty much the only place I'll have to shoot.

Talk about being the odd one out...a gal, a dainty one at that, with a bow made of natural materials, an American Indian styled one at that, and there for the pleasure and relaxation of target shooting, not the joy of killing furry/feathery critters (though I have absolutely no problem with those that do, animals are tastey and make nice arrows). Now, I must say that I have something of my mother's tongue and sharp wit, but sometimes that can get me in trouble. I don't think it's a good idea to go around anticipating everyone you meet is going to be unfriendly, but I think it would be silly to be unprepared for some derisive remarks. Truth is, I don't know how I would/should react.

Any tips? I'm sure many of you have dealt with this before.

Pat B:
If you feel comfortable enough with shooting at "their" range, show them what "REAL" archery is all about. Teach them about your archery equipment. I'll bet many of them will listen. Being able to concentrate well enough to shoot under adverse conditions(skeptics with wheelie-dealie bows and new-aged materials for example) will prepare you for good shooting anywhere.  ;)    Pat

jamie:
dont give them the time of day if they have stupid remarks. not worth your energy. the best comeback i ever gave to a wheel shooter was the day i placed a bloody stone point in his hand and told him i had just removed it from a deer i stalked to within 15 yards of. i told him if he wanted to learn how to "hunt" id show him. ;D

DanaM:
Just be yourself Andrea and don't worry about what others think. March to your own beat and have fun.

huntertrapper:
like jamie said. dont let them think there better than you with their bows they spent hundreds on. some dudes might even want to shoot on learn how to shoot stick.

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